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Barbara Joyce Deacon

ESCANABA — Barbara Joyce Deacon of Escanaba, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born November 14, 1934 in Berkley, MI and was the daughter of William Harold and Josephine Marie (LeClaire) Hess. Barbara dedicated many years of service as a ...

Steven Edward Larson

ALLEGAN — Steven Edward Larson, age 57, former Escanaba resident passed away at his home in Allegan, MI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Geraldine R. Wellman

ESCANABA — Geraldine R. Wellman, age 94, of Escanaba, passed away early Friday morning, September 5, 2025 at her home. Geraldine R Roberts was born on January 16, 1931, in Escanaba, to Weronica (Verna) Wiwer (Vaver), and Louis Roberts. Geraldine was united in marriage to Willmore ...

Gary “Woody” Edward Johnson

HERMANSVILLE — Gary “Woody” Edward Johnson, age 83, of Hermansville, passed away on August 28 with his family by his side after a sudden illness. A private family celebration of life and military honors conducted by the Floriano Stecker Kelly Post 340 and the United States Army Honor Guard will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Faithorn, MI at a later date. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Johnson family with the arrangements and online condolences can be sent at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net.

Barbara J. Deacon

ESCANABA — Barbara J. Deacon, age 90, of Escanaba passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her home in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Harold Eddie Anderson

YUMA, Ariz. — Harold Eddie Anderson (Hal), 74, of Yuma, Arizona, was born in Hancock, Michigan on December 30, 1959, and passed away at home from a cardiac arrest. Hal is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathy Anderson, son Eric (Candice Choker-Anderson), and daughter-in-law, Kristina Palka-Anderson, bonus daughter, Elaine Chen (Mike Zhao, brothers Charles (Beth) and Thomas Anderson, nephews Nicholas Shawn and William Anderson, Jace Daniel, niece, Heather Anderson-McWhirter (Dustin), grandchildren Rory Choker, Owen, Jayden, Dylan, and Collin Anderson, bonus grandson Eddie Zhao. ...